Loyalist moonshine scheme and a raw tax tale from Barbour
The Chelou lton Advertiser reports on a proposed Loyal moonshine state from parts of East Tennessee and Kentucky, a October railroad session with no freight rate cuts, and sharp anti immigrant views blaming 500,000 arrivals this year. It also notes Barbour county’s poverty yet Gov Jelks’ home and a harsh tax appraisal, urging readjustment.
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Congressman Brownlow
East Tennessee
Kentucky
Loyal
Miss Mary Gould Passes After Illness In North Alabama
Miss Mary Gould, aged 66, died peacefully this morning at her cousin Thos. N. Almon’s residence near town after days of illness. She had little family left, was a devoted Methodist, and will be buried this afternoon at the Almon Cemetery three miles southwest of town, with mourners recalling a gentle life and supportive kin.
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Border Land
Mary Gould
Mary
Thos. NI. Almon
North
Alabama
Able
Almon
R. F. D. Route Seeks More Outgoing From Moulton
The Moulton Advertiser urges subscribers on the R. F. D. No. 2 route to report so more routes can be established from town. Lu ther Aldridge will carry mail east and return soon. Nobe Delashaw is at Town Creek for a few days aiding the Royal Arch Chapter. Editor Groenendyke contributed educational copy but it arrived too late for today.
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Moulton
Luther Aldridge
Nobe Delashaw
Town Creek
Rwuyal Arch
Groenendyke
Educational Department
Robber Intercepts Montana Train in Saturday Night Hold Up
A bandit stopped a Montana train last Saturday, captured the engineer, and forced the messenger to surrender. The robber opened the safe, was struck, tied, and jailed. The express company awarded $1000 each to engineer and messenger.
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Montana
Express Company
Fishermen chase jungle beasts beyond the stream
Charlie Prince and Frank Goodlett tried their luck on Big Nancy yesterday with magic fish bait in their pockets. They have not yet reported, and observers fear what they may recount about serpents, tigers, bears and other wild beasts in the jungles along both sides of the famous stream.
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Charlie Prince
Frank Goodlett
Big Nancy
War Dispatches From The Orient And Local Notes
War dispatches claim Jap and Russian fleets clashed with Jap victory and Russian retreat. Several ships lost on both sides, and 19 Russian warships sunk or captured. Japan reportedly suffered no losses. News desks cite peace rumors, plus local items: Mrs. Jane Milam improving under trained nurse care, Judge Kumpe busy in the valley, a Chicago death with a draconian doctor bill, a tale of a man milking a cow and a neighbor who refused to advertise, a Baptist exhorter and a navy remark in Brocton, Coffee County.
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Orient
Gentle Dentist Dr Rush King Scheduled in June
Aesental Workers announce that Dr Rush King a renowned dentist will visit on June 5 for a week to ten days to provide dental services. Patrons are invited to seek his care and are assured of his skill and courteous manner.
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Rush King
27th Alabama Regiment History Aid Request
Dr Owen seeks survivor help to write a full history of the 27th Alabama Regiment CSA. He asks for formation details officers camp incidents prison fires and more from veterans, with replies to J P Cannon McKenzie Tennessee.
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27Th Alabama Regiment
Thomas M. Owen
Department of Archives and History of
State of Alabama
J. P. Cannon
McKenzie, Tenn
BESSIE 18 AN ANGEL
Poignant obituary verse recalling Bessie a bright gentle niece laid to rest on the Gulf of Mexico shore. Loved ones mourn her loss with churchyard imagery and lines describing her as an angel now sleeping in peace beside the sea. Parents await her at the pearly gate as a tender memorial is offered by family.
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Gulf of Mexico
Bessie
Personal items from The Russellville Times brief items
Notes on old age planning and family losses, local names and events from Russellville region. Mentions Mr and Mrs J H Heflin burying a ten month old, a child with the flue, quotes about children, Able Roberts on route No 1, Dardly collecting names, Mr Milwee from Spruce Pine, Mt Hopé farmer R M Young at Russelville high school closing exercises, and a subscription date move to Feb 1906.
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J. H. Heflin
Jean
Roberts
Dardly
Moulton
Randolph
Montgomery County
Colombia
Montgomery Las
Bro
Quinn
Bro, Nes
Russelville Times
R. S. Milwee
Spruce Pine
R. M. Young
Mt. Hopé
Russelville High School
R. Young
Red Hill Pic Nic and Local Happenings Update
The Red Hill Pic Nic will be held on July 4 with scenes and incidents never witnessed on this continent. Speakers music and refreshments promised. Noted events include Mrs R L Quinn improving and plans for Alabama Educational Association meeting in Montgomery on June 8. Reports of local crimes and deaths are noted alongside community updates and business progress in Decatur and Decatur News.
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Red Hill
Bro. Driskill
Alphonso Rotchilds
Paris
Alabama Educational Association
Montgomery
Talladega
Decatur News
Grubbs
Farmers Offer Dollar Bar for Hoeing Weeds in Cotton
Farmers in town last Saturday offered $1.00 per bar for hoe hams to remove grass and weeds from cotton fields. The plan equates to about $2 per acre for hoeing and signals potential bankruptcy risk for farmers.
The Evils of Constipation Promoted by Prickly Ash Bitters
A 19th century advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a natural mild laxative that strengthens the bowels and cures the habit, denouncing harsh cathartics. It urges readers to accept no substitute and to seek the genuine product with large red figures on the label, sold everywhere.
New Decatur Furniture Sale Promises Wide Variety
The Mie Sun reports a broad New Decatur showroom offering a vast stock of mahogany oak cherry iron and brass furniture for all rooms. The dealer touts low prices good styles and a strong local patronage proving a solid guarantee and satisfaction, inviting customers to compare value and selection.
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New Decatur
Lawrence County
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Weaver
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Judge Kumpe
Chicago
Brocton
Coffee County
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Ala
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Jennie Johnson
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Frank Davis
H. E. Simmons
Ellis Davis
John Kanpeak
John Cruids
Kinlock
J.J. Riddle
Clarence Pray
Frank Simms
Huntsville
Polk Drain
Russelville Corporation
Russelville
First National Bank
Maj. Millican
Jacksonville
Jas. N. Bragg
Baptist Sabbath School
Sheffield
AN Angel
Sweat Beosie
Nama
Papa
Pearly Gate
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Pic Nic
Luther Roberson
Mt. Hope
Nashville American
J. C. Hartselle & Son
Hartselle
Mary White
Decatur
Courtland
G. ¥. McWhorter
Colbert County Cotton Growers Association
William Walters
Woodlawn
Serentepertienon
Windham &Co
Moulton, Ann
E. Gardner
Landersville, Aln
Ardner
Landersville, Ala
The
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W. S. Gray
General Merchandize
Hart Selle
Gilves
W.S. Gray
Sears, Roebuck & C
H. L. Davis
Chamberlain
Windham & Co
Nashville
Vanderbilt
Rock City
J.R. Newman
Bell Tavern
John S&s. Howell
Promiztor
B. L. Malone
J.R. Chilenat
Hresh
J. M. Sandlin
Phe State Baptist Convention
Bob Prince
Union Springs
Paris Green
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